“Your mother and I discussed it, and if you want to take your training in the art of magic to the next level, you’re going to have to also become a half-decent swordsman!”

“I don’t understand…why?” He asked, raising an eyebrow.

He could tell the discussion that Julius had with his mother was likely more of the eccentric, brawn-for-brains man convincing her to have him undergo this training.

“Balance is key! Sometimes, a sword is going to come in handy over magic! Having both options will make you a twice as powerful combatant!” Julius told him, “Now, if Veldalla here passes you by the end of your lessons in six months–you can get your magic tutor!”

It was a deal, or rather, a challenge issued to him.

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